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    matt167 replied to the thread Looking for alignment tools.
    eBay. It indeed looks like $25 will buy one. I think I gave $50ish 3 years ago
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O.
    I’m still thinking about this. Bayliner 185 and 175’s are all pretty inexpensive. I found a ‘13 185 with the jump seats that can...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 1969 StarCraft Transom.
    Originally many of the small StarCraft and other tin boats had a small plywood section under the motor. It doesn’t really need to be...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2020 DF35A 30hp conversion..
    What about putting a built in fuel tank under the bow? I know some say that will raise performance. A 12 gallon tank is about the same...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Looking for alignment tools.
    Yes. You won’t need the transom assembly unless it’s in better shape since they are the same. But it would give you a good idea of...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2020 DF35A 30hp conversion..
    Yes, but I think I’ll get more bottom end out of it. The old 40hp twin actually wasn’t much faster if at all than the 25hp is, but the...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2020 DF35A 30hp conversion..
    DOH. It was early when I wrote it and I was surfing IPL’s at the same time. It’s an EFI engine. DF25A and the only difference is the...
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    matt167 posted the thread 2020 DF35A 30hp conversion. in Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards.
    I’ve decided that I’ll just run my little boat this year and possibly spend a couple of weekends on the big boat and see if I can get it...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O.
    There is a 1978 Sylvan Sportster 18 listed for $6,200 that looks like it’s in great shape. It would be a very close cousin to my...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O.
    What year did they become wood free? Big StarCraft probably needs 40 hours of work to really be ready but if I omit the paint and...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O.
    Have actually 2 since all I really like is StarCraft. Problem is big boat still needs a laundry list including paint, wiring , some...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O.
    If I end up getting one I’ll be sure to.
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    matt167 posted the thread 2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).
    I didn’t get out boating last year. Never worked on my big StarCraft and never got the little one out even once. The big StarCraft...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Help value this SC please..
    Repairable, but it’s a pile of scrap the way it is.
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    matt167 replied to the thread Can I buy a trailer online?.
    I bought a trailer from a local marine shop cheaper new than I could have refurbished a used one into shape. He discounted it heavily...
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